Well guys I pulled a bonehead move today. I headed out to Lake Superior to fish and as I got the boat ready I must have forgot to tighten the screws on 1 of my downriggers. In a hurry I guess to finally get out there. So anyway when I got down to the access I realized that one of my riggers is gone. I felt sick to my stomach, not the way to start the day. We sent somone back to look right away but no luck.

So if anyone hears about someone finding a downrigger please let me know.

The downrigger is a Big Jon Manual with the 4 ft boom and a rod holder on a 4" pursuit swivel base. I live on 194 and took Midway Rd to Hermantown Rd to Piedmont and then down 53 to Rices Point.

Any help would greatly be apprecciated. I may even offer a small reward if found. Thanks.

Thats not a good way to start the day...I know your bummed. I drive around alot up that way with work and will keep my eyes open.

Didnt see anything last night about 8pm.

Definitely a bummer...at least you caught some fish when you went out. I hope it turns up for ya!

Wow, sorry to hear of your loss Marshall. And I thought I felt bad after losing a Pursuit rod holder last year after not screwing it down.

hey marshall sorry about that.I talkedto a few people in that area and they are keeping their ears open. Maybe some will hear something.

Thanks guys but I am thinking it won't turn up. Guess I will have to start upgrading to electrics sooner. Only good thing about it I guess.

Marshall thats a bummer. Did you place an ad in the paper?
Might have skidded into the ditch.

No add yet Frank and I have thought about it. And I scoured the ditches twice with no luck.

Check the pawn shops and Craigs List. Seems like all the "Hot" stuff winds up at them places lately.

Thanks Northlander that is a great idea to check pawn shops. I will have to start doing that tomorrow. And i watch craigslist all the time.

Many of us FM'ers do....and I'll be sure to let ya know if i see something post up on the duluth or minneapolis forums.

Thanks Woodie

Marshall,

Shoot me an email at Erikh45@hotmail.Com. I couldn't send you a PM I haven't found the downrigger, but I have an idea.

Erik

E-mail sent Eric.